Nasty storm in weekend forecast

There is a good chance that a significant winter storm bearing heavy snow and ice will hit southern New England Saturday into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

It is expected to be dry and cold today through Friday, as an Arctic air mass spreads over the region.

Even though no snow fell this morning, public works and highway crews have been out treating roads for black ice. There were several spinouts in Central Massachusetts this morning, none of them causing serious injuries.

Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Though the temperature had reached 20 degrees by 10 this morning, the wind makes it feel much colder.